In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with Brenna Quigley, terroir specialist and host of Roadside Terroir. Brenna brings a unique perspective to the wine world, mapping vineyards through geology, soils, and climate, and connecting those details to the deeper story of wine. In this conversation, she shares her thoughts on farming, natural wine, overlooked California regions, and a personal story that brought her back to the heart of why wine matters.
Key Topics:
- Brenna’s role as a terroir specialist and her work with Roadside Terroir
- Why farming is the most important issue facing the wine world today
- The untapped potential of Monterey County and San Luis Obispo’s Slow Coast
- Thoughts on natural wine and holding quality to a high standard
- A powerful wine moment after becoming a mother—and the bottle that reconnected her to wine
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast
- 00:19 – Welcome to Five Questions
- 00:44 – Meet Brenna Quigley
- 00:52 – Role in the Wine Industry
- 01:17 – Most Important Issue in Wine
- 02:12 – Underrated Wine Regions
- 02:50 – Disliked Wine Trends
- 03:33 – Memorable Wine Experience
- 05:21 – Conclusion
The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.
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